and to phil maxon and my personal office team for their assistance. but most important of all, mr. president, i need to close with this -- to the men and women of the united states capitol police and all the other law enforcement officers who kept members, staff, and citizens safe, even in extremely difficult and often hostile circumstances, we really can't thank them enough. our representative government and the rule of law depend on their dedication, their bravery, and their sacrifice, so thank you so much for keeping the senate safe. the presiding officer: the clerk will call the roll. quorum call: mr. cornyn: mr. president. the presiding officer: the senator from texas. mr. cornyn: mr. president, are we in a quorum call? the presiding officer: the senate is. mr. cornyn: i would ask consent that the quorum call be dispensed with. the presiding officer: without objection. mr. cornyn: mr. president, it was good to get back home to texas over the weekend, and on columbus day, i this a chance to travel to far west texas, to el paso, texas, and catch up with some of my friends and